Busy and Exciting: Renovo library brings together community all summer long

August 31, 2026

RENOVO — It has been a busy and exciting summer at the Renovo Area Public Library, with programs and events bringing community members of all ages through our doors. The annual Summer Reading Program once…

Donors needed during critical blood shortage; Local drives offered in September

LOCK HAVEN — According to Sherry Nealon-Shrive, executive director of American Red Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the American Red Cross…

Star Little League World Series pitcher heads home, but her signature white bow will stay in Pa.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — The star girl pitcher in the 2026 Little League World Series is back home in Alabama, but…

What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

WASHINGTON — Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he…

Investors prosper, consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in

NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most…

Her Own Way: Local couple celebrates daughter’s first birthday, reflects on challenges and health

JERSEY SHORE — When Angel was born at just 23 weeks, doctors weren’t sure what the future would hold. She…

Local sports

Cochran returns to racing with a win, Pattock earns championship

MILL HALL — Tylor Cochran of Hughesville returned to the cockpit of his RaceSaver a few weeks ago, after a several year hiatus. In only his second race appearance, he used his front row starting spot to win on Friday night at the Clinton County Speedway. Other winners were AJ Hoffman of Richfield in…

Loyalsock earned a 5-2 win against Jersey Shore thanks to four second-half goals. Loyalsock led 1-0…

Local roundup: Shore boys soccer suffers 5-2 loss to Loyalsock

Early fumbles prove costly, as Wildcats fall to Mifflin County in progress-laden affair

Bucks can't slow down Fragale, fall to Cameron County, 32-22

Obituaries

Richard D. Winebold

Richard D. Winebold, 68, of Aaronsburg, died Aug. 27, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by the Steven R. Neff Funeral Home in Millheim. To read his full obituary, please visit www.nefffuneralhome.com

Fred E. McMullin, 90, of Milesburg, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at Centre Care…

Fred E. McMullin

WINEBOLD — Richard D. Winebold, 68, of Aaronsburg, died Aug. 27, 2026. Family and friends will…

Funerals

Kelly Marie (Stout) Long

Police, court and fires

Fire in smoker out prior to emergency responders arrival in Renovo

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS Renovo area fire departments including Renovo Fire Department Station #29,…

PHOENIX (AP) — A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded…

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy…

Sentencings from Clinton County

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Jason Wade Mikitko,…

Proceedings from District Judges

Our View

Another reminder that now is the time to build resilience

If your social media feed is anything like ours, odds are you have seen pictures and accounts of the floodwaters which surged through much of the Williamsport area on Sunday. Here’s a shocking fact that you might not have seen: according to the National Weather Service in State College, Sunday’s deluge was Williamsport’s 5th…

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